Buchanan County property record for 231 1st St E, Independence, IA 50644 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 9,278 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.37 acres (16,117 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $68,918 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1004277020 |
| Primary APN | 1004277020 |
|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 9,278 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 9,278 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Lot Area | 16,117 sqft (0.37 acres) |
| Street Address | 231 1ST ST E |
|---|---|
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50644-2808 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | S & M BLK 4 LOT 1 EXS 10' E1/2 W1/2 & E22'L OT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | S & M |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SUMNER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4013 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
Source: Buchanan County records · APN 1004277020
Assessment roll updated September 22, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 269, SUMNER, IA 50674-0269 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Buchanan County records · Assessment roll updated September 22, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Buchanan County |
| Municipality | Independence City |
| Unified School District | Independence Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $68,918.00 (+20.2%) | $1,882,650 (-) Land $57,150 Building $1,825,500 | $1,882,650 (-) Land $57,150 Building $1,825,500 |
| 2023 | $57,336.00 | $1,882,650 Land $57,150 Building $1,825,500 | $1,882,650 Land $57,150 Building $1,825,500 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Buchanan County (19019C), updated December 29, 2020 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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